Son Down, Son Up: How One Mother Battled Her Son's Addiction, Found Hope, and Survived

by Brenda Seals

A BOOK OF HOPE! Is addiction ruining the life of someone you love? Are you exhausted, financially drained, heartbroken, and hopeless? Young Matthew Seals earned good grades, dutifully attended church, respected his parents, excelled at sports, and adored his baby sisters. He had an ideal existence until one careless teenage decision led him from safety to unspeakable suffering as a full-blown heroin addict. In Son Down, Son Up, Matthew’s mother Brenda Seals opens her heart and home life to reveal the hell on earth she lived as the parent of an active addict. She explains her personal agony, how she contributed to Matthew’s self-destruction, and how addiction affected her entire family. Most importantly, she shares how she found HOPE. Brenda’s humble narrative encourages others that addicts can get well and families can heal. Brenda’s story Warning signs of addiction, coping methods and tips for loved ones, Matthew’s account of the worst & best moments of his journey, notes from Brenda’s husband, daughters, and daughter-in-law relating their unique experiences during Matthew’s addiction and recovery, discussion questions, and poetry by Brenda and Matthew

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 5, 2019

Reviews

[Jody Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I line edited and published this book, but I rate it here because I am PROUD to have worked with author Brenda Seals and I want as many people as possible to read her story. Addiction does not discriminate. We are all prey, as are our children. Parents today must wake up and watch out. Thank you, Brenda and Matthew, for bringing your story home and helping countless families who battle the Beast of addiction and families who pray to altogether avoid the battle. xoxoxo

[Staci Sutterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a Family Member in Active Addiction this book is your Saving Grace! Reading this book was my exact situation and it helped me look at my situation in a different spectrum! I cried through most of it because of the familiarity! This book is honest, encouraging, and informing! Amazing read Brenda!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

You'll find hope in these pages

A friend recommended this book to me in the midst of my anguish and pain to offer hope. My circumstances, and my son's, have not changed. However, my hope is renewed. Just for today, I can hang on and trust that God will carry me through this day. And I'll keep praying that He will do the same for my son believing that He never lies and He never fails.

[Renita Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book without any interruptions. The book was so hopeful for all families that battling addictions. I thank God for speaking to Brenda Seal's heart to write her story. It was helpful and very encouraging. Thank you Brenda. God bless you and your family.

Renita G. Smith

[Pam Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read. Thank you Brenda Seals, Matthew, and family for sharing your story. Brenda, your love and determination show your amazing love for your God and your family.

[Peggy Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal Book!

Loved this book from beginning to end. I read it in record time as I felt I was reading my own story. That being said, my “Matthew” has not yet reached the point of surrender but I know he will and when I start doubting that, I know who to turn to to renew my faith and give me hope. Thank you Brenda, Matthew, and God. Together we can and will defeat the BEAST!!